'Bellingham multi-goal → World Cup total of 6 goals' England defeats Norway 2-1 in thrilling comeback, advances to semifinals; Haaland remains scoreless

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It is an unprecedented goal-scoring ability for a central midfielder. Led by Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) in a one-man show with multiple goals, England secured a thrilling comeback victory against Norway and successfully advanced to the World Cup semifinals.

On the morning of the 12th (Korean time), England defeated Norway 2-1 after an extended match at Miami Stadium in Florida, USA, during the 2026 FIFA North American World Cup quarterfinals.

With this victory, England has reached the semifinals for the third consecutive World Cup, stepping onto the semifinal stage once again since the 2018 Russia World Cup. Meanwhile, Norway, which had caused an upset by defeating Brazil 2-1 in the round of 16, saw its surprising run end at the quarterfinals. England will now compete against the winner of the Argentina-Switzerland match to advance to the final.

Norway lined up in a 4-3-3 formation. Erling Haaland played as striker, with Alexander Sørloth and Alexander Sæterud forming the attacking line. Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, and Martin Ødegaard started in midfield. David Møller Wolfe, Torbjørn Heggem, Christopher Ajer, and Julian Ryerson formed the back four, while Ørjan Nyland guarded the goal.

England countered with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Harry Kane led the front line, supported by Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham, and Noni Madueke in the second line. Elliott Anderson and Declan Rice operated as central midfielders, while Nico O'Reilly, Marc Guehi, John Stones, and Ezri Konsa formed the back four. Jordan Pickford wore the goalkeeper gloves.

The first half belonged to England. They dominated with a ball possession ratio of 8-2, relentlessly pressing Norway.

Norway scored the opening goal despite being on the defensive. In the 36th minute of the first half, Sæterud broke through from the left flank and fired a left-footed shot into England's net. The powerful ball flew past goalkeeper Pickford and found the back of the net.

England responded immediately. In stoppage time of the first half, Bellingham surged toward the goal and curled a left-footed shot into the far right corner. He skillfully controlled Gordon's cross and beat the defense calmly. The first half ended 1-1.

Immediately after the second half began, England substituted Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze for Rice and Madueke. Early in the second half, Norway nearly took the lead again. In the 6th minute of the second half, Heggem scored from a corner kick situation, but after video assistant referee (VAR) review, a foul was called and the goal was disallowed.

Thereafter, Norway made three substitutions in the 15th and 22nd minutes of the second half to change tactics, while England also introduced Reece James and Jadon Sancho to bring changes. Amidst intense back-and-forth play from both teams, no further goals were scored, and the match proceeded to extra time.

The hero of extra time was Bellingham. In the 3rd minute of the first half of extra time, Bellingham scored a multi-goal moment to turn the tide. He pushed the ball into the net with his right foot from close range after Morgan Rogers' long-range shot struck the goalkeeper and rebounded.

At the start of the second half of extra time, Norway substituted Haaland for Jørgen Strand Larsen as a tactical move. In the 6th minute of the second half of extra time, England brought Bellingham off the field and introduced defender Dan Burn.

England held on to Bellingham's winning goal until the end, concluding the match with a 2-1 comeback victory.

Bellingham has scored an impressive six goals in this tournament. Following his multi-goal performance against Mexico in the round of 16, he added one goal and one assist against Panama, one goal against Croatia, and now once again saved his team from crisis in this quarterfinal match, firmly establishing himself as England's undisputed ace.

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